NRL superstars and shut pals Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have reportedly been arrested over an unpleasant incident at a Canberra nightclub within the early hours of Sunday morning.
The NRL Integrity Unit and ACT police are investigating what occurred between the Kangaroos and upcoming Indigenous All-Stars teammates.
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The pair had been out celebrating Wighton’s 30th birthday when they’re alleged to have clashed bodily, News Corp reported on Sunday.
ACT Police stated authorities responded to a struggle exterior a membership on Bunda St at 3.45am.
Canberra five-eighth Wighton was charged with preventing in a public place and failing to adjust to an exclusion path.
South Sydney fullback Mitchell, 25, was charged with resisting territory public official together with preventing in a public place and failing to adjust to an exclusion path.
It is believed each males spent the evening in police cells.
It is not identified what sparked the fracas between the 2 duo, who’ve been good mates over an extended time frame, however they’re each prone to face courtroom within the ACT.
The NRL, Canberra Raiders and South Sydney Rabbitohs have all launched statements in relation to the incident.
“The Canberra Raiders have been made conscious of an alleged incident involving Jack Wighton final evening in Canberra,” the Raiders wrote.
“The membership has knowledgeable the NRL integrity unit and is cooperating with ACT police.”
The Rabbitohs’ launched virtually the very same assertion about Mitchell, whereas the NRL confirmed it “is liaising with the Rabbitohs and Raiders golf equipment”.
Mitchell and his companion have been reportedly planning to remain at Wighton’s home after the birthday celebrations.
Earlier than the struggle broke out, Mitchell had uploaded a photograph of himself and Wighton on Instagram.
“Pleased birthday my brother 30th,” the caption learn.
